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Auction 194, Lot 345

"Amerique Meridionale", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: South America

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication: Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.3 x 12.5 inches
21.1 x 31.8 cm
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This detailed map shows extensive river systems and mountain ranges throughout the continent, much of which is spurious. A very late remnant of the mythical L. Parime appears in Guinea, and L. Xarayes is located in Matto Grosso. There are four distance scales beneath the title at bottom right.

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Condition: A

A nice impression on a bright sheet with a hint of toning along the centerfold. There are dampstains and foxing confined to the margins.

Estimate: $80 - $95

Sold for: $50

Closed on 9/13/2023

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